Hackett Urges Students to Apply for House of Representatives Scholarship

Rep. Joe Hackett (R-Delaware) has announced that high school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education.

“I urge all students who qualify to take advantage of this program,” Hackett said. 

Each year, two students preparing for post-secondary education are awarded four-year scholarships. The program is privately funded by individual and corporate donors. No tax dollars or other public funds are used.

The program is open to graduating high school seniors who are Pennsylvania residents with plans to attend a Pennsylvania college, university or career school as a full-time student. Students must have attained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in high school in order to be eligible for the scholarship. A student's commitment to community, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and financial need are also taken into consideration.

The scholarship program is administered through the Foundation for Enhancing Communities. To apply, interested students should visit www.RepHackett.com and click on "House Scholarship Information." The application deadline is March 1.

Scholarships are awarded through an independent panel of judges chosen by the foundation.